Words with the letter G

The letter G is a valuable consonant in Scrabble, worth 2 points, and offers plenty of opportunities to score if played wisely. Because G frequently appears in English words, it’s important to know a variety of words containing G, especially shorter ones like go, gi, and gag, which can help you fit tiles into tight spaces. Placing the letter G on double or triple letter score squares can boost its value, and combining it with common vowels allows you to form versatile words such as gate, gain, and gill. Effective use of G can open new avenues for building longer words and creating multiple scoring combinations.

Another key strategy for playing G involves extending existing words by adding G to form plurals, verb forms, or new words. For example, adding G to ran to make rang or to tag to create tags can multiply your scoring opportunities. Being familiar with two- and three-letter G words like gem and gut is also helpful for quick, tactical plays when the board is crowded. Overall, understanding how to leverage the letter G in your word choices and placements can give you an edge in controlling the board and maximizing points.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
boatings	14	14
boatlifting	21	21
bobbing	19	19
bobbling	21	21
bobsledding	23	23
bobtailing	20	20
bodega	12	12
bodegas	13	13
boding	13	13
bodingly	18	18
bodings	14	14
bodyboarding	25	25
bodybuilding	27	27
bodychecking	33	33
bodyguard	19	19
bodyguards	20	20
bodying	16	16
bodysurfing	24	24
bog	8	8
bogan	11	11
bogans	12	12
bogart	11	11
bogarted	14	14
bogarting	17	17
bogarts	12	12